Midwest City Christian

A Word From Mike…

Acts 1.21-23 So one of the men who have accompanied us throughout the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these must become a witness with us to his resurrection.’ 23So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.

This passage from Acts displays multiple layers of transition for the disciples. The layers of transition include selecting who will fill the vacated role of Judas and the transition to ministry without the human Christ beside them.

Change presents a challenge. The disciples follow the normal casting of lots and Matthias is chosen to join the inner circle of 12. How will Matthias “fit”? There will be an adjustment period for the “team” of the disciples.

Change presents a challenge. God’s plan for how THE MESSAGE is to spread is going to change in a radical way and by a radical experience. The Holy Spirit is about to arrive, there will be speaking in tongues, Peter will preach an inspired word and the CHURCH will be born anew.

I am one who believes that the nature of God is consistent and doesn’t not change. However, sometimes God is presented in ways that implies that God is not about change. Based on my understanding of scripture and experience of faith, God is VERY much about and present within change. Take our church for example, in our 75 years there have been many changes, but God still actively involved in our church! We continue to gain new members, to witness baptisms and to celebrate God’s word. The world around us may change in different ways but the essentials remain a part of our foundation. GOD IS ALIVE AND WELL!

Come and celebrate the living God in our Pentecost service this Sunday!

Thanks for sharing the journey,
Mike

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FCC Youth

On Wednesday Evening, May 16h, There will be Wednesday night Youth Group with worship music, continuing our “Forgotten Basics” series, and the students participate in Communion to end the service. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and the lesson will start at 6:30. If possible, please try to arrive on time. We do many activities on Wednesday nights, and I want to make sure that the students get the full experience before the 8:00 p.m. pick up time

Sunday, May 20th, is Senior Sunday! We will have a breakfast in the morning at 9:45 to celebrate our graduates. Later that day at2:30, Hunter will be performing in concert for our church. I’d like to encourage all the students to attend as we celebrate Hunter and let him know how much we appreciate all he has done for us. He will be missed! We will not have our regular scheduled 5:00 Youth group.

Movie Night:

The youth will help passing out drinks and popcorn during the church movie night on May 18th. This should be a fun time for our church so bring your family!

Camp Sunday:
Camp Sunday is on the schedule this year for June 17th. We will need all of our students to participate in the worship service this year!

Sunday School Change:
Julie Moler has taken over heading our Sunday school program on Sunday mornings so that Dustin can attend the new young adult class. If you are a member of the church, and are interested in being a sub for the class when Julie is not available, please let Dustin know.

Youth Committee:
Hello all, I am interested in building up a team of youth volunteers to help on Wednesday nights, Sunday Mornings and Sunday Evenings. If you are interested in hanging out during Youth Group, leading Sunday school, or leading a home group on Sunday evenings, please do not hesitate to let me know!

If you know anyone who might be interested
in joining us, please give me a call!
I would love to reach out to them! -Dustin 918.637.4407

Hunter Birkhead
In Concert

First Christian Church MWC

Sunday, May 20
at 2:30 pm

Sunday, May 20 at 9:45 am

Senior Breakfast

There will be no Sunday School.

Everyone is invited to come and celebrate our Graduates!

Please bring your favorite breakfast dish!

Pentecost Offering 2018

Sunday, May 20

Sharing Abundantly in Every Good Work

Your gift will help new churches grow in your own Region or Area, and it will
provide support to new church planters through Hope Partnership’s New Church Ministries.

Cabinet Meeting at 4 PM

Sunday, May 20

Outreach Department

Can You Help With A Can?

The Mid-Del Food Pantry is in need of CANS – of food, that is.

The food pantry is down to some of the very last cans of food needed to provide for the needy. If you can help meet this need, just bring your canned goods to the narthex of the church anytime between now and May 20. Anything would be welcome, but the pantry currently has enough corn and green beans. So, other canned vegetables, canned meat, canned fruit, and canned soup will be very much appreciated.

Memorial ServiceSunday, May 27

With Memorial Day coming up, we’re asking for names of those that have passed in the last year, that you would like to have remembered.
We will remember the congregation members that have passed,
but we’re looking to collect family/friends names as well.